Hijackers in Damascusextend deadline for jetliner crisis
Pakistani hijackers holding more than 100 hostages extended their deadline by 30 hours as talks continued. Fathers traveled to Damascus to urge release of captives. Syrian officials opposed military action and negotiators sought to pass demands to Pakistan. Demands were pared, hostages numbered around 55 with five relatives, while Pakistan offered 30 prisoners release.
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Polish unionists order strike alert in Radom amid talks
Independent union Solidar ity mobilizes in Radom threatening new strikes unless government negotiates demands for end to oppression of workers, dismissal of hostile officials, and release of political prisoners as Lodz lifts province strike after hospital union gains. Soviet bloc drills planned in Poland and neighbors prompt Western warnings.
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Thatcher Budget Triggers Britons’ Ire Across Sectors
AP reports Britons criticized the Conservative budget with Geoffrey Howe raising taxes on gasoline liquor and tobacco while boosting personal taxes and windfall taxes on oil and banking. Gas prices rose 44 cents per British gallon and a 2 percent rate cut offered little relief amid recession fears. Howe defended the policy as essential to the anti inflation strategy.
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Junta claims 2200 slain in rebel drive
San Salvador reports government forces have killed 2,200 guerrillas since the leftist offensive began two months ago. Defense Minister Garcia placed troop deaths at 146 since January 10. President Duarte urged democracy as clashes continued in seven areas, while a former labor minister warned of a possible right-wing coup and bloodbath with U.S. intervention feared.
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